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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom was Linda in unrequited love?
(a) Rio.
(b) Nardo.
(c) Manny.
(d) Manuel.

2. What simile did the author use to describe the weather on the day of Grandma Rosa's funeral?
(a) "The sun was as bright as an egg yolk" (83).
(b) "The clouds were as thick as a milkshake" (83).
(c) "The raindrops were sharp as tacks" (83).
(d) "The sky was as black as an eggplant" (83).

3. What did Mr. Hart write on the paper bag during his meeting with Manny in his office?
(a) Be back in 20 minutes.
(b) Give the Hernandez boy $20.
(c) Send Manny's transcripts to Hawthorn School.
(d) Remember to pick up milk.

4. Who was left in the house when Manuel finally came home from his drinking binge?
(a) Manny.
(b) Manny and Rebecca.
(c) Manny and Pedi.
(d) Manny, Pedi, and Rebecca.

5. What does the Spanish word "perico" (51) mean?
(a) Oven.
(b) Mimic.
(c) Parrot.
(d) Ocean.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Manny decide to head back home after his altercation with the Garcia brothers was over?

2. What did Manny's mother do upon hearing him curse?

3. What caused Manny to curse while in the back seat of the car after the family had picked up Manny's father from the pool hall?

4. After Manny slipped out of Grandma Rosa's wake, what kind of tree did he climb?

5. After Mr. Hart left, Manny felt how angry Manuel was and he wanted to run away. What prevented him from running away?

(see the answer key)

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